The floodgates for Googlebook hardware are officially opening. Just days after the initial leak of Lenovo's Googlebook lineup that was followed up by detailed press renders of Lenovo's Googlebook 15, images and marketing details for the first ASUS Googlebook have surfaced as well; and this machine … [Read more...] about The ASUS Googlebook CX9406 leaks with an ultra-light chassis and monster specs
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We called it: leaked details confirm ‘Calypso’ is indeed the 12-core Snapdragon X2 for Googlebook
With over a decade of digging through code commits in the Chromium Gerrit under my belt, I have to say that there is nothing quite like the satisfaction of watching a long-shot hardware deduction get proven right. Back in June, when I was combing through early firmware commits and memory allocation … [Read more...] about We called it: leaked details confirm ‘Calypso’ is indeed the 12-core Snapdragon X2 for Googlebook
Why I’m so excited for the Googlebook Android app experience on a desktop
Having spent over a decade reviewing nearly every Chromebook released to consumers, testing Android app containers, and tracking the technical hurdles of using a web-based desktop OS on a daily basis, I have lost count of how many times I’ve run into the same frustrating hurdle: clicking a Play … [Read more...] about Why I’m so excited for the Googlebook Android app experience on a desktop
Analysis of the leaked Lenovo Googlebook 15 tells us a lot about the hardware and software
Having tracked the evolution of Google’s new desktop platform - Googlebook - for over a year at this point, I’ve been eagerly anticipating what the first wave of retail Googlebooks would actually look like in the real world. Following recent leaks surrounding Lenovo’s Googlebook lineup that included … [Read more...] about Analysis of the leaked Lenovo Googlebook 15 tells us a lot about the hardware and software
Leaked images confirm Lenovo’s Googlebook tablet features the same brilliant angled kickstand from the Duet
Having reviewed every iteration of Lenovo's ChromeOS tablets over the years - from the original Chromebook Duet to the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 - I’ve spent countless hours evaluating how kickstands, hinges, and magnetic backplates handle real-world use. As a tablet that needs to also act as a … [Read more...] about Leaked images confirm Lenovo’s Googlebook tablet features the same brilliant angled kickstand from the Duet
Leaked: Lenovo’s Googlebooks confirm ‘Sapphire’ tablet is exactly what we’ve tracked for months
Having tracked ChromeOS hardware development for well over a decade - from early experimental prototypes to modern Chromebook Plus flagships - we are no strangers to watching hardware leaks unfold ahead of major platform launches. But today's leak from Android Headlines isn't just a minor spec bump … [Read more...] about Leaked: Lenovo’s Googlebooks confirm ‘Sapphire’ tablet is exactly what we’ve tracked for months
Beyond the Lenovo AI Mouse, what will the Googlebook accessory ecosystem look like?
When Google first pulled back the curtain on Googlebook, most of our attention naturally gravitated toward the laptops themselves. Having covered the evolution of Chromebook and Chromebook Plus hardware for well over a decade, we were super excited to see the strict baseline hardware standards … [Read more...] about Beyond the Lenovo AI Mouse, what will the Googlebook accessory ecosystem look like?
Why the ‘Google’ in Googlebook proves Google is all-in on this new platform
Whenever Google announces a major new software pivot or new hardware launch, a healthy dose of skepticism usually follows. Over the years, we have all watched Google launch ambitious projects, pivot direction, or sunset services that didn't hit critical mass quickly enough. It is completely fair … [Read more...] about Why the ‘Google’ in Googlebook proves Google is all-in on this new platform
Googlebook success will partly hinge on their ability to deliver on truly helpful AI features
Not long after Google officially pulled back the curtain on Googlebook at The Android Show, I jotted down a quick note to myself that I’ve been reflecting on over the past few days: "To succeed, Googlebooks will need to truly deliver on the promise of AI being helpful in all forms of work and … [Read more...] about Googlebook success will partly hinge on their ability to deliver on truly helpful AI features
Why Google isn’t building a Pixelbook for the Googlebook era (at least not yet)
Ever since Google officially pulled back the curtain on Googlebook at The Android Show back in May, one question has dominated across the board: is Google going to make their own Googlebook? It’s a natural reaction. Chromebook users have loved Google's first-party hardware throughout the years. … [Read more...] about Why Google isn’t building a Pixelbook for the Googlebook era (at least not yet)
Why I think Googlebook spells the end for new higher-end Chromebooks
When Google pulled back the curtain on Googlebook back in May, it wasn't just introducing a new brand name. It was signaling a massive architectural pivot in the history of Google's laptop strategy. By pairing native Android OS foundations with desktop-class Chrome browser capabilities and building … [Read more...] about Why I think Googlebook spells the end for new higher-end Chromebooks
Leaked Lenovo ‘AI Mouse’ reveals a dedicated Googlebook accessory ecosystem
We’ve been patiently waiting for more details on the upcoming wave of Googlebook laptops expected this fall, but a massive new leak just proved that Google’s hardware ambitions likely extend far beyond just the laptops themselves. According to a new technical listing and user manual uncovered by … [Read more...] about Leaked Lenovo ‘AI Mouse’ reveals a dedicated Googlebook accessory ecosystem
